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January 28, 2013

DIY Tin Can Organizers

Look what I found on Pinterest the other day. Isn't this the cutest thing you've ever seen? I instantly fell in love with the quote, the lettering, design, and especially the coloring. You can find it and purchase it at Red Autumn.

After seeing it, I wanted to start adding greens, oranges, and pale blues everywhere! Then I decided everywhere probably wasn't a very practical scale, so I settled on something small. I've had tin can organizers sitting by our computer for quite some time now, and they were in need of a facelift. They were the perfect place to start!

My Tips for Covering Tin Cans

1. Use cans with a rim on the top and bottom. I like the look of the rim on top and bottom because it gives the can a finished look.

2. Cover the outside of the cans with fun scrapbook paper, but don't forget the inside. I usually just use a plain color to line the inside of the can.

3. Measure your scrapbook paper, cut it, then just tape it in back (I even tape the ribbon). I use tape because I change my cans so often, and tape is really easy to get off. I'm not too fussy what the back of my cans look like, because no one sees them. The tape does actually give a nice clean, clear finish however.

I store pens, pencils, keys, headphones, small sticky notes, a tiny stapler, and anything else that needs a cute place to stay.

You may be wondering why I have a picture of white beans in my collage. Well, they're the perfect tool for keeping your pens and pencils standing up nice and pretty. I dump a bunch of them in the bottom of the can, and then nestle the pens and pencils inside.

And what are cute color coordinating cans without matching pens and pencils? I may have a bit of a problem when it comes to cute writing tools. I've been that way ever since I can remember. Michaels is the BEST place for cute, inexpensive pens and pencils. I found all of mine at Michaels in their 2/$3 bins. I think I buy at least two packs every time I go to Michaels, but it does pay off. I had enough of every color that I didn't have to buy a single new pen or pencil for my cans. I had blues, greens, and oranges just waiting to be used.

Now I need to find another place to add these fun colors. I think pillows might be next.

I love these. I try to do most of my crafts from recycled material. I have done a few of these but I want to do more after seeing your post. Clever idea with the beans. I think I'll use some cheap coffee beans so it smells pretty too. I'll be sure to linkback when I post a future feature on crafted office supplies.

Thanks so much for posting this idea. I love stripes and polkadots, and i'm inspired to use those cans now:) New follower. Follow me back at http://www.sewsweetvintage.com/2013/01/his-and-her-pillows.html orhttp://www.sewsweetvintage.com/2013/01/valentine-tie-dye.htmlWhen i first created my blog i almost named it vintage bliss:)

Very cute! I LOVE your embellishments and the tip about the beans. These are the best looking cans I've seen. So cute. I have some pom pom trim like yours, too. Never thought of using it that way. Cute, cute, cute!KC

Hi, Linda! Thanks so much for the comment and pin! I love the flower one too. I'm always on the look out for cute flowers at the craft store. It's nice to buy a bunch and then cut one off to use for a project!

Love the quote and the darling cans. Need some of those for my desk. I'd love for you to come over and share at Finding the Pretty & Delicious Linky Party.http://www.yourhomebasedmom.com/finding-the-pretty-delicious-linky-party-3/

What a fantastically great idea!! I am going to do this in my husband's office. I simply love it!! I will definitely be following along with you to see what other great ideas you have - you can also check me out at anythingbetween.blogspot.comThanks!

Sarah, I'd love to see what you come up with for your husband's office! Let me know. It seems so easy to make girly cans, but boy ones take a bit more effort. I'm on my way over to visit you now. Thanks so much for your kindness and time!

Thanks for sharing at A Crafty Soiree! Your containers are such a lovely way to control supplies! I've featured your project in this week's party. Please come by to see it and join us with more of your crafty skills!

Thanks for sharing! They are so pretty. I have these pinned in my TO Make list. I've been hoarding saving cans with no idea what I was going to do with them. I'm going to put them on the kitchen counter that tends to be a junk pile zone. I have various sizes so they can hold the odds and ends and it can still look cute. I once used my colored pencils as a pretty desk ornament and used coffee beans to hold them upright...the smell was amazing (if you like coffee of course)! Never would have thought about lining the inside. Great idea! Thanks again for posting.

Hey, Mariel! Thanks so much for you sweet comment, and for the feature! I'm at your link party every weekend! Thanks for hosting! I've got my guest post ready to send to you later today. Have a great weekend! Thanks again!

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